Tag: Denver Businesses
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Denver small business owners show relief as TikTok returns
The popular video-sharing social media app went dark on Saturday as its federal ban activated, but returned Sunday when Donald Trump vowed to pause the ban.
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Denver 16th Street Mall business sees boost in foot traffic as construction fencing comes down
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save One business is already noticing increased foot traffic after construction fencing was removed a few weeks ago along a reconstructed portion of downtown Denver’s 16th Street Mall. In the most recent 16th Street Mall redevelopment, the city removed fences along “block 2” from Larimer to…
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Casa Bonita super fans to hold fundraising event for restaurant
A group of super fans who banded together to try to save the iconic Casa Bonita restaurant is holding an event Monday evening to spread awareness and help raise money to support their efforts. Like many restaurants, Casa Bonita closed its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, despite months-old promises to reopen “soon,” the restaurant…
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Council committee OKs proposal to extend Denver’s business investment program to 2032
The Denver City Council business committee unanimously approved an extension of Denver’s Business Investment Program Wednesday, passing the ordinance on to the full council for a vote. The Business Investment Program began in 2013 to incentivize business owners to launch or expand businesses in Denver by providing them with a business personal property (BPP) tax…
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Tattered Cover bookstores sold to Colorado investors
Denver’s famous Tattered Cover bookstores are changing ownership for the second time since the retirement of longtime owner Joyce Meskis in 2017. The independent bookstores were purchased by a team of Colorado-based investors in a private sale announced Wednesday, ending 49 years of private ownership. Previously, the stores were owned by husband-and-wife duo and book…
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Downtown Denver businesses prepare for Election Day turmoil
Dozens of businesses downtown have covered their doors and windows with plywood in preparation for potential protests or riots following Election Day on Tuesday. Entire city blocks of the 16th Street Mall were boarded up Monday morning. “Someone’s going to be upset with the result of the election,” said the manager of Where the Buffalo…
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EMW Carpets and Furniture in Denver to close after 97 years
Denver’s EMW Carpets and Furniture store will be closing this month after operating for nearly a century. The family-owned and operated store opened in 1923. It has been at the same location since its founding at 2141 S. Broadway. “Though many may think the closing is due to COVID-19, quite the opposite is true,” the…